Question

why did california adopt the master plan for higher education?
to provide greater access to higher education in response to a growing population
to lower the admissions requirements for universities so more students could attend
to reduce the number of colleges and universities in the state
to limit college admissions so only the strongest students could attend

Explanation:

California's population was growing, and the Master Plan for Higher Education aimed to make higher - education more accessible to meet the needs of this growing population. It was not about lowering admission requirements in a negative sense, reducing the number of institutions, or limiting admissions to only the strongest students.

Answer:

to provide greater access to higher education in response to a growing population